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Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall AG, a leading global defence and automotive technology company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1889, Rheinmetall has established itself as a key player in the defence industry, specialising in armoured vehicles, ammunition, and military technology. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in vehicle systems and advanced weaponry. Rheinmetall's core offerings include cutting-edge military vehicles, high-performance ammunition, and integrated defence solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of armed forces worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Rheinmetall holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to defence technology and strategic partnerships with various governments and military organisations.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Rheinmetall's score of 32 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rheinmetall's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rheinmetall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,170,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 136,723,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 198,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, Rheinmetall's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching about 8,821,480,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Over the years, Rheinmetall has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved a total of 336,910,000 kg CO2e in emissions, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to previous years. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Rheinmetall's emissions data reflects a broader industry trend towards increased transparency and accountability in carbon reporting. As the company continues to navigate its climate commitments, further clarity on reduction initiatives and targets would enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 2
466,825,000
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Scope 3
9,573,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rheinmetall's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Rheinmetall is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rheinmetall is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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